Athena Strand remembered in Wise County; Tanner Horner taken to death row
Tanner Horner was booked into death row on Tuesday after receiving the death penalty for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Meanwhile, Wise County leaders honored her by lighting the courthouse up in pink.
Tanner Horner was booked into death row on Tuesday after receiving the death penalty for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Meanwhile, Wise County leaders honored her by lighting the courthouse up in pink.
Tanner Horner given death penalty after four week trial
After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.
After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.
Jury chooses death sentence for Athena Strand's killer
Tanner Horner was given the death penalty on Tuesday after four weeks of his murder trial for killing 7-year-old Athena Strand in 2022. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Tanner Horner was given the death penalty on Tuesday after four weeks of his murder trial for killing 7-year-old Athena Strand in 2022. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Athena Strand's uncle speaks after Tanner Horner verdict
Elijah Strand, the uncle of Athena Strand, speaks to convicted child murderer Tanner Horner after Horner was sentenced to the death penalty for Athena's murder.
Elijah Strand, the uncle of Athena Strand, speaks to convicted child murderer Tanner Horner after Horner was sentenced to the death penalty for Athena's murder.
Tanner Horner sentenced to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand
After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.
After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.
Tanner Horner sentenced to death penalty for murdering Athena Strand
A Tarrant County jury has sentenced Tanner Horner to the death penalty for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
A Tarrant County jury has sentenced Tanner Horner to the death penalty for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
Prosecutor gives final closing arguments in Tanner Horner trial | FULL
Wise County District Attorney James Stainton makes a final plea to jurors, asking them to find justice for Athena Strand and sentence Tanner Horner to death.
Wise County District Attorney James Stainton makes a final plea to jurors, asking them to find justice for Athena Strand and sentence Tanner Horner to death.
Tanner Horner's lead defender gives closing arguments | FULL
Lead defense attorney Susan Anderson asked the jury to show mercy. She reminded them of all the mitigating factors that they can consider as a reason to give Tanner Horner life in prison, including his trouble upbringing and autism diagnosis.
Lead defense attorney Susan Anderson asked the jury to show mercy. She reminded them of all the mitigating factors that they can consider as a reason to give Tanner Horner life in prison, including his trouble upbringing and autism diagnosis.
Defense gives closing arguments in Tanner Horner trial | FULL
Steven Goble, Tanner Horner's defense attorney, told jurors that the state has not done it's job of proving that he will be a continued threat to society in prison. He said they also misrepresented facts and interrogated Horner without his attorney present.
Steven Goble, Tanner Horner's defense attorney, told jurors that the state has not done it's job of proving that he will be a continued threat to society in prison. He said they also misrepresented facts and interrogated Horner without his attorney present.
DA gives closing arguments in Tanner Horner trial | FULL
Wise County District Attorney James Stainton gives the first part of his closing arguments in Tanner Horner's death penalty case for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
Wise County District Attorney James Stainton gives the first part of his closing arguments in Tanner Horner's death penalty case for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
Tanner Horner death penalty trial nears the end
Jurors on Monday heard from the last few witnesses in the Tanner Horner trial for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Horner has already pleaded guilty to capital murder. Jurors will soon deliberate a punishment of life in prison without parole or the death penalty.
Jurors on Monday heard from the last few witnesses in the Tanner Horner trial for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Horner has already pleaded guilty to capital murder. Jurors will soon deliberate a punishment of life in prison without parole or the death penalty.
Tanner Horner Trial Day 16: Defense rests after calling final witness
On Day 16 of the Tanner Horner trial, jurors heard from one final witness before the defense rested its case. They will soon weigh whether the confessed killer of 7-year-old Athena Strand deserves the death penalty.
On Day 16 of the Tanner Horner trial, jurors heard from one final witness before the defense rested its case. They will soon weigh whether the confessed killer of 7-year-old Athena Strand deserves the death penalty.
Tanner Horner's grandmother apologizes to Athena Strand's family
The grandmother of confessed child killer Tanner Horner testified during his capital murder trial today, the 15th day of a trial to decide whether Horner gets life in prison or the death sentence for killing Athena Strand. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
The grandmother of confessed child killer Tanner Horner testified during his capital murder trial today, the 15th day of a trial to decide whether Horner gets life in prison or the death sentence for killing Athena Strand. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Tanner Horner Trial Day 15: Killer's grandmother testifies about raising him
On Day 15 of the Tanner Horner trial, jurors heard from the grandmother who raised him. They are weighing whether the confessed killer of 7-year-old Athena Strand deserves the death penalty.
On Day 15 of the Tanner Horner trial, jurors heard from the grandmother who raised him. They are weighing whether the confessed killer of 7-year-old Athena Strand deserves the death penalty.
Psychiatrist testifies in Tanner Horner murder trial
A psychiatrist who evaluated Tanner Horner, the confessed killer of 7-year-old Athena Strand, took to the stand today during the murder trial to decide whether Horner gets life in prison or the death sentence. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
A psychiatrist who evaluated Tanner Horner, the confessed killer of 7-year-old Athena Strand, took to the stand today during the murder trial to decide whether Horner gets life in prison or the death sentence. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
Tanner Horner Trial Day 14: Killer's psychiatrist faces tough questions during cross-examination
As the Tanner Horner trial enters Day 14, jurors continue to weigh whether Horner’s autism diagnosis and neurodevelopmental history are enough to spare the confessed killer of 7-year-old Athena Strand from the death penalty.
As the Tanner Horner trial enters Day 14, jurors continue to weigh whether Horner’s autism diagnosis and neurodevelopmental history are enough to spare the confessed killer of 7-year-old Athena Strand from the death penalty.
Tanner Horner Trial Day 13: Psychiatrist explains why Tanner Horner said he killed Athena
As the Tanner Horner trial enters Day 13, jurors continue to weigh whether Horner’s autism diagnosis and neurodevelopmental history are enough to spare the confessed killer of 7-year-old Athena Strand from the death penalty.
As the Tanner Horner trial enters Day 13, jurors continue to weigh whether Horner’s autism diagnosis and neurodevelopmental history are enough to spare the confessed killer of 7-year-old Athena Strand from the death penalty.
Psychiatrist explains why Tanner Horner said he killed Athena
Dr. Eileen Ryan, a psychiatrist who met with Tanner Horner after he was arrested, talks about what he told her and why he said he decided to kill 7-year-old Athena Strand. She also interviewed him about sexually assaulting the little girl.
Dr. Eileen Ryan, a psychiatrist who met with Tanner Horner after he was arrested, talks about what he told her and why he said he decided to kill 7-year-old Athena Strand. She also interviewed him about sexually assaulting the little girl.
Defense testimony continues in Tanner Horner murder trial
Witnesses testified about Tanner Horner's behavior and mental health as the murder trial for the convicted killer of Athena Strand enters its fourth week. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Witnesses testified about Tanner Horner's behavior and mental health as the murder trial for the convicted killer of Athena Strand enters its fourth week. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Tanner Horner Trial Day 12: Autism expert believes killer faked alter ego named Zero
The defense is expected to present further testimony today regarding Tanner Horner’s mental health and childhood environment as they continue their efforts to convince the jury to choose a life sentence over the death penalty.
The defense is expected to present further testimony today regarding Tanner Horner’s mental health and childhood environment as they continue their efforts to convince the jury to choose a life sentence over the death penalty.